I wish I could express my feelings better. I wish I knew the things to say. I don't. So, I will just say the things that are on my mind. They might not be poetic or creative, they are just my thoughts.
I lost a dear friend yesterday. A friend that changed my life almost 6 years ago. He taught me good things, and bad things. I love the bad things. I am grateful for the good things. He taught me how to serve with unconditional love. I learned how to do things like drag couches with tow ropes behind a suburban, light firecrackers in the middle of the night, play Canasta, so many good times. He also taught me a lot about how to be sick. Never complain, Love your nurses and Doctors, and fight like HELL!! Fight for 5 years, everyday of your life. He was a great example of how the Gospel should be lived. Mostly because his wife told him how. I love the person he has made Aaron. Two peas in a pod. I secretly loved the bowling, movies, wings, hunting, Slurpee's, all in the middle of the night. That's how they roll. I giggled every time he came up with a new business idea. Daily. Some were awesome. Some not so much. We always said one would work and he would be famous and rich. Funny thing, he got something better. He finally rid himself of that sick body. He had a reunion in Heaven we can't even comprehend. I am sure his son was there to show him the way. I have a feeling my Mom was there too, with a "Hi Casey" and a big Paula hug, just like she always did. I am a little jealous.
So, Casey, Farewell. Thanks for sharing your life and death with us. Thanks for the good times. I am sorry you aren't here to join us and your family on the next adventure. We will watch after them and love them.
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Jill, you summed the last few years with Casey up perfectly. He was a good man.
That sounded pretty poetic to me.
And I'm a little jealous too. I hope someone told him to tell mom hi from us.
I'm so sorry. I remember him from the Mexico cruise. It's so crazy and shocking. Life is just sooooo difficult. I can't relate as much to the cancer diseases but I can relate to another difficult disease that is different, but right up there with cancer and that is severe mental illness. It's almost always fatal and brings others down with you. There is no cure and treatment is very difficult and often unsuccessful. We even had someone that had both mental illness and cancer. The cancer took him first. It's just so hard. I'm so sorry.
oh geeez i am so sorry and so sad to hear that news. we will keep your dear friends in our prayers! they're the ones who live right down the street from you. what a blessing for them to have you and your strength so close by.
Jill- you DID sound very poetic! When I heard I not only thought of the pain Lani and her kids are going to feel, but he is a loss to your family as well. I am sure your mom gave him a big hug- she knows how much you care for him! We are going to come to the service on Monday so hopefully I'll get a chance to see you there! Hang in there!
I love the closeness and realism that you were able to relay in such a short entry. What can a person truly say at this time. You did great!!
That was so sweet, Jill. I was so sad to hear the news. Casey was an amazing guy, and you are right, now he is free.
I'm sure mom not only gave him a hug, but was right by his side as he let go of this life.
Give Lani all my love, and tell her she and the kids are in my prayers and thoughts.
A well written tribute Jill - I'm sure the reunions in heaven were very sweet indeed.
Sorry to hear you have lost someone else you care about to that STUPID CANCER!!
Luckily we have our faith and knowledge in the plan of salvation to carry us through. Hopefully your friends family does as well. Hang in there.
See you on Monday? :)
I am sorry. But you summed it up well. Casey did fight long and hard.
Well done Jill. Our prayers our with your family and Casey's.
Jill I am so sorry I remember you talking about him at your mom's. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I wish we could be there for the Nishes. And for you and Aaron. My thoughts have been full of Casey and Lani the last few days. I can't help but reflect back to how amazing a relationship your two families shared. And then it dawned on me- in the years I've known Casey, I've never known him to be anything but the textbook definition of an optomist. Despite the pain, despite the disparity, always upbeat. I'll never forget his humor, his smile. His courage. I am honored to have known him.
It's good to read your perspective on loved ones passing from this life to the next. You have grown so much that way.
He was a wonderful man. He showed us all how life should be lived, never taking a moment for granted. He continues to lead and inspire all of us.
Jill I just saw the comment in your above post about Casey and that is so sad..I had no idea. I am so sorry; I loved talking with him whenever he came into the office to see Aaron. He was always so funny and full of life. I hope that Lani and the kids are doing as well as can be expected. Lots of love to all of you.
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